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What One Thing? A Meeting Planner's Guide to the Top of the Events World

Smart Meetings
Leadership
IMEX America
Brigade Events
San Francisco
Behavioral Science
Event Planning
Event Technology
Sustainability
Marriott
Wing People
AI In Events
Belonging
Peak-End Rule
Marketing
Virtual Meetings
America 250
Storytelling
Economic Impact Of Events
John Register
Originate Institute

Smart Meetings’ What One Thing podcast is your shortcut to the top of the events world. We interview savvy meeting planners, speakers and industry experts about the decisions that made all the difference in their lives and careers so you can take the fast track to your dreams.

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In this episode of What One Thing, host JT Long sits down with Mark Herrera, president and chief security strategist at Global Awareness Professionals, to discuss what it really means to build safer, better-prepared teams. Drawing f... more

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What does it really mean to be original?

In this episode of What One Thing?, Sophia Abramchuk, founder of the Originate Institute, shares why the most powerful ideas are not created from scratch; they are uncovered. Inspired by the... more

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In this episode of What One Thing?, leadership coach and Paralympian John Register challenges the idea that success comes from doing more. Instead, he introduces “amputate to elevate”, the practice of letting go of what no longer se... more

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In this episode of What One Thing?, host Devon Montgomery Pasha, CMP, CED, talks with world champion Irish dancers Michael and Matthew Gardiner, known globally as The Gardiner Brothers, whose viral performances have reached millions... more

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Sophia Abramchuk
Founder of Originate Institute
Originate Institute
Episode: Originality Starts at the Origin
John Register
Master Speaker, combat veteran, Paralympian, leadership development coach
Self-employed / Leadership Coach
Episode: Amputate to Elevate: The Power of Strategic Subtraction
Michael Gardiner
World champion Irish dancer and member of the Gardiner Brothers
Gardiner Brothers
Episode: Hard Work Beats Talent: Lessons from The Gardiner Brothers
Matthew Gardiner
World champion Irish dancer and member of the Gardiner Brothers
Gardiner Brothers
Episode: Hard Work Beats Talent: Lessons from The Gardiner Brothers
Johanna Walsh
Vice President of Event Production
Encore
Episode: Planning for America 250: Strategy, Storytelling and Scale
Melinda Curley
Vice President of Customer Experience, Government and Public Sector
Hargrove
Episode: Planning for America 250: Strategy, Storytelling and Scale
John Chen
CEO of Engaging Virtual Meetings; founder of GeoTeaming; author of Engaging Virtual Meetings and 50 Digital Team Building Games
Engaging Virtual Meetings; GeoTeaming
Episode: The Science of Connection in Hybrid Events
Tommy Goodwin
Executive Vice President of Exhibitions and Conferences Alliance
Exhibitions and Conferences Alliance (ECA)
Episode: Advocacy Is Part of the Planner Job Now
Judi Holler
Transformational speaker, author of Holler at Your Dreams
Self-expressionism advocate
Episode: You Are the Art: Why Self-Expression Is the New Leadership Skill

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Hard Work Beats Talent: Lessons from The Gardiner Brothers
Q: What is the core philosophy they want to share with teams and audiences?
That innovation and rhythm can be applied to any field, empowering others to be creative and to see that everyone can be an innovator when equipped with the right approach.
Hard Work Beats Talent: Lessons from The Gardiner Brothers
Q: Where did the idea to move into keynote speaking come from?
It emerged after audiences showed more interest in their stories while performing, leading them to hire a speaking coach and combine dance with storytelling to deliver impact in rooms.
Amputate to Elevate: The Power of Strategic Subtraction
Q: How do you define and embody authority in the room, and why is it about growing others?
Authority is about building up others and guiding their growth, not about dominating the space; true authority grows teams and helps individuals reach their own higher potential.
Amputate to Elevate: The Power of Strategic Subtraction
Q: What is the one thing meeting professionals can do to maximize their authority and scale back to achieve more?
Release what you need to, both personally and professionally, and insert deliberate breaks to protect your mental health and time, enabling you to perform at your highest level while serving clients more effectively.
The Other Side of Leadership: How to Lead with Heart (and Still Get Results)
Q: How does the 'other side of leadership' program work and who is it for?
It is a structured, 12-week virtual or two-day intensive program aimed at helping leaders develop EQ, RQ, and practical frameworks for managing transitions and difficult conversations.

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This show is a practical, career-forward exploration of decision-making and leadership in the events, hospitality, and meetings industries. Across episodes, listeners hear from industry veterans, founders, and distinguished practitioners who share the pivotal choices that shaped their paths—ranging from origin stories and strategic design to leadership, advocacy, and the craft of creating memorable experiences. Guests include world-class performers, policy advocates, and hospitality innovators, all framed around actionable takeaways for planners, vendors, and executives seeking to elevate their impact in the events world. A notable pattern is the emphasis on human-centered design, storytelling, and pragmatic leadership—often tied to large-s... more

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